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B.C. auto industry focuses on safety and sustainability

Government has invested $100,000 in a Labour Market Partnerships Program agreement with the Automobile Retailers Association (ARA) and its automotive industry partners to undertake labour market research to identify the future labour needs of the sector. read more

Economy Education Families Monday, April 15, 2013 3:15 PM

Online guide helps B.C. businesses make PST transition

B.C. business owners or those starting a business will benefit from the new Small Business Guide to PST. read more

Economy Monday, April 15, 2013 9:00 AM

PST accounting, reporting review available for business

Businesses can sign up now to have a government PST specialist review their accounting and reporting systems to ensure their systems are properly set up to comply with provincial sales tax laws. read more

Economy Sunday, April 14, 2013 11:00 AM

First Nations partnerships surpass Jobs Plan goals

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong recognized government's success in signing 18 non-treaty agreements with First Nations, surpassing goals set out in the BC Jobs Plan. read more

Economy Environment Multiculturalism Saturday, April 13, 2013 2:00 PM

New B.C. grants support arts spaces and places

Non-profit arts and cultural organizations, First Nations band councils and friendship centres in B.C. will share $2.384 million in grants for 118 projects through two new arts programs. read more

Economy Saturday, April 13, 2013 1:00 PM

Province and bands of the Nlaka'pamux Nation agree to share metal mine revenue

New revenue-sharing agreements ensure 14 member bands of the Nlaka'pamux Nation will benefit from the expansion of the Highland Valley Copper Mine (HVC). read more

Economy Families Saturday, April 13, 2013 11:45 AM

'Buy local' funds on its way to Pitt Meadows family farm

A third-generation family business that has been operating in Pitt Meadows since the 1930s is the latest recipient to receive 'Buy Local' program funding. read more

Economy Environment Families Saturday, April 13, 2013 11:00 AM

Attendance at BC job fairs tops six figures

More than 134,000 British Columbians attended the BC Jobs Start Here job fairs to connect with employers and learn more about the job opportunities and skills-training tools and resources available in B.C. read more

Economy Education Families Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:15 AM

Community partnerships offer work experience, training & research

British Columbians are benefitting from a better understanding of local labour market circumstances as well as training and relevant work experience thanks to $1.3 million in funding for community-driven projects read more

Economy Families Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:00 AM

Heritage workbook helps build strong, vibrant downtowns

Communities throughout B.C. now have a new workbook at their fingertips to help ensure heritage buildings contribute to sustainable community development. read more

Economy Families Multiculturalism Saturday, April 13, 2013 9:45 AM

Law Week 2013 focuses on access to justice

Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond issued the following statement in recognition of Law Week in British Columbia. read more

Economy Education Families Saturday, April 13, 2013 8:45 AM

Multiculturalism Grants help celebrate diversity

The B.C. government is providing $291,950 in one-time grants to support 102 multicultural organizations through the B.C. Gaming Grant Program. read more

Economy Multiculturalism Friday, April 12, 2013 3:25 PM

AAA rating from S&P confirms B.C.'s solid fiscal plan is on track

Standard and Poor's Rating Services (S&P) has reaffirmed its AAA/stable credit rating for the Province of B.C. - the highest possible. read more

Economy Friday, April 12, 2013 2:15 PM

Business attraction toolkit now available online

Communities throughout British Columbia can take advantage of a new suite of online tools and resources to help them strengthen and diversify their local economies. read more

Economy Friday, April 12, 2013 10:51 AM

Funding supports training in welding and fabricating

The B.C. government is investing $403,615 to provide welding and metal fabrication training for people from First Nations communities under a Labour Market Sector Solutions (LMSS) partnership between the B.C. government and the Resource Training Organization (RTO). read more

Economy Education Multiculturalism Friday, April 12, 2013 8:45 AM

On-Bill Financing Pilots to be expanded next year

Through a regulation, the Province is expanding the on bill financing pilots to Vancouver Island and Kelowna, beginning in January 2014. read more

Economy Families Thursday, April 11, 2013 4:16 PM

Mine revenue-sharing agreements benefit First Nations and the Cariboo

Two new revenue-sharing agreements will enable two Williams Lake-area First Nations to benefit from the expansion of the Mt. Polley mine. read more

Economy Multiculturalism Thursday, April 11, 2013 3:15 PM

Landmark funding agreement benefits regional community

The government of British Columbia and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality announced a landmark agreement that sets the stage for future community infrastructure funding. read more

Economy Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:15 PM

Tentative agreement at Emily Carr University of Art + Design with CUPE Local 15

Emily Carr University of Art + Design and the CUPE Local 15 support staff have reached a tentative agreement under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate. read more

Economy Education Thursday, April 11, 2013 11:30 AM

Tentative agreements for faculty at CNC and NIC

The College of New Caledonia and the Faculty Association of College of New Caledonia (FACNC), as well as North Island College and the North Island College Faculty Association (NICFA) have reached tentative agreements under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate. read more

Economy Education Thursday, April 11, 2013 11:00 AM